Kimberly A. McClain explained

Dr. Kimberly A. McClain (born August 5, 1970) is an American government official and retired military official serving as the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations since 2023.

In June 2022, McClain was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.^[1] McClain was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations on December 19, 2022,^[2] and was sworn in by Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on January 5, 2023.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Prior to her Senate confirmation in 2023, McClain served in the Biden–Harris Administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs^[6] at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs from 2021-2023.

Early life and education

A native of Rockford, IL U.S., McClain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, a Master of Science in Human Relations and International Business from Amberton University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Business from Northcentral University.^[7]

Career

McClain served in the United States Air Force for 29 years and has worked in private and public sector roles.^[8]

Personal

McClain is a member of the Prince George’s County (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated^[9] and the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated in Washington, DC.

McClain speaks frequently at events to include GlobalMindED Inclusive Leaders Awards^[10] and the GlobalMindED and Foundation for the Support of the United Nations (FSUN) panel on “Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet”.^[11]

See also see

• List of Department of Housing and Urban Development appointments by Joe Biden

External links

• Official Biography at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Official Biography at the US Department of Veteran Affairs
• The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Biden-Harris Administration
• Legistorm Profile
• Presidential Prayer Team
• Military.com interview - Get Your Degree While Serving

Notes and References

1. Web site: June 22, 2022 . President Biden Announces Key Nominees . September 21, 2023 . whitehouse.gov.
2. Web site: PN2386 — Nomination of Kimberly Ann McClain for Department of Housing and Urban Development, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. December 19, 2022. . September 21, 2023 . congress.gov.
3. Web site: January 5, 2023 . HUD Swears in Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations . September 21, 2023 . dsnews.com.
4. Web site: January 26, 2023 . People on the Move 1.26.23 . September 21, 2023 . www.housingfinance.com.
5. Web site: 2023-07-21 . Fudge Welcomes Dr. Kimberly A. McClain As Assistant Secretary . 2023-10-15 . www.affordablehousing411.com . en-US.
6. Web site: February 18, 2021 . VA announces additional leadership appointments . September 21, 2023 . department.va.gov.
7. Web site: Examining the relationships among oil exports, foreign aid, and standard of living . October 15, 2023 . scholar.google.com.
8. Web site: Kimberly McClain - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (Jan. 2023-), Assistant Secretary - Biography LegiStorm . 2023-10-16 . www.legistorm.com . en.
9. Web site: Eastern Area of The Links, Incorporated . October 15, 2023 . www.facebook.com.
10. Web site: Dr. Kimberly A. McClain – GlobalMindED . 2023-10-15 . en-US.
11. Web site: "Transforming Environmental Barriers: Unleashing Broadband, Transportation, Health, Wealth and a Sustainable Planet" . 2023-10-15 . www.linkedin.com . en.